Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Oman

Oman: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 68.24 in 2027. β–² Rising

Latest (2027)
68.24
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
35th
of 189 countries
All-time high
70.71
in 2017
All-time low
55.88
in 2001
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Oman, 1990–2027

0204060801990200820271990: 56.21991: 57.21992: 581993: 58.81994: 58.91995: 58.21996: 57.71997: 57.11998: 56.91999: 56.62000: 56.22001: 55.92002: 55.92003: 56.12004: 56.22005: 56.42006: 56.62007: 57.12008: 57.82009: 58.62010: 59.62011: 62.82012: 66.12013: 67.82014: 68.62015: 69.42016: 70.32017: 70.72018: 70.52019: 69.82020: 662021: 65.82022: 68.32023: 68.32024: 68.32025: 68.42026: 68.42027: 68.2

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Oman is 68.24, measured in 2027.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Oman peaked at 70.71 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 55.88, in 2001.

That places Oman 35th out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 57.57 56.24 58.85 10
2000s 56.68 55.88 58.58 10
2010s 67.57 59.64 70.71 10
2020s 67.7 65.78 68.38 8

Countries ranked near Oman

  1. 32 Botswana 69.26 compare
  2. 33 Ethiopia 68.48 compare
  3. 34 Saint Lucia 68.3 compare
  4. 36 Indonesia 68.01 compare
  5. 37 Congo 67.78 compare
  6. 38 Kazakhstan 67.76 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Oman?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Oman was 68.24 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Oman?
The highest recorded value was 70.71 in 2017.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Oman?
The lowest recorded value was 55.88 in 2001.
How does Oman rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Oman ranks 35th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Oman?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Oman data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.